EasyApplianceParts is now PartSelect! We've merged our sites to provide a better shopping experience for you.   Full Details

Find Parts

Parts Departments

Top Model Types

Top Brands

Repair Help

Expert Repair Videos

Keep typing for more specific results...

10686176 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the 10686176
76 - 90 of 261

Search repair tips from other customers using simple keywords like "replace", "fit", "remove", "inspect". DIY doesn't mean you have to do it alone!

Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
Refrigerator coils froze up and 5 weeks later it got stuck in defrost.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • LES from GRAY, TN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
The parts were reasonably priced, shipped promptly and received in a couple of days. I reviewed a YouTube video before starting that was beneficial. Huge savings over retail repair service. A+ replacement parts house and I would highly recommend.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Broken plastic part at top of water fill tube to freezer
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jay from Mt. Pleasant, WI
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Simple. 1st, removed broken part to understand part (water fill tube to freezer, plastic part at top of fill tube cracked). 2nd go on your web site and look at prints to find part number, Study video to understand video. 3rd. Called customer service and lady was very nice and efficient. Placed order and received. Study video again a nd installed. My 9 year old grandson was visiting from out of town and assisted in installation. Just over 30 minutes to install
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Door light switch disintegrated
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from Roseville, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Replacing the bulb in the freezer side
5 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Yafa (and David) from Bothell, WA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Removed the ice brucket,
Removed the light shield by releasing one screw using a nutdriver.
Replacing the bulb and reinstalled the light shield.

Your web site is one of the best and most helpfull service sites I ever used. Just wish that in the future you will ship parts overseas.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
fridge door switch did not work
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • stu from richmond, VA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Socket set
I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!

Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Light didnt go on
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • dorotea from staten island, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
The light rocker switch wasnt working. I found the part on the web site. It was so easy. I used a screw driver to pop out the old one and pop the new one in. It took 5 min. Thanks!!!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Faulty light socket
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Larry from HOUSTON, TX
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Followed the video instructions.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Bad fan motor
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from Farmington Hills, MI
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Pop off six mounting screws and the ground screw. Remove the fan blade and reattach. Reinstall. Save yourself big bucks.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Our daughter bought a condo, the refrigerator's handle was broken.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jane from Kingsport, TN
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
We found the part number on the broken portion of the old part, googled Kenmore refrigerator parts, found your site, and plugged the part number in. The picture looked right, so we ordered the part, which arrived in about two days. We removed the old broken pieces from the fridge, cleaned up the glue the previous owners had tried to fix w ith, assembled the handle, screwed on the new part and it was as good as new. The old freezer handle was a little bit bent, so it didn't fit snugly. We were able to shim up the back of it so everything looks great. You're bookmarked for our next appliance repair! This repair was done by a 23-year-old new condo owner--her first appliance project!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
noisy fridge, perimeter of door heating up
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • craig from maple grove, MN
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
figured out the condenser fan was kaput. Tried WD, worked for several days then gave out completely. Took off back of fridge and trained small fan on compressor while I ordered new condenser fan. The swap was easy, undid the housing bolts, stripped off the connector, reconnected and voila! works perfect.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Broke light switch while cleaning
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Gail from Golden, CO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
use kitchen knife to pry out. replaced switch assemble and pressed back into place. Could not have done this with out help from previous customers. Thanks
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
refrigerator was overheating, condensor fan dead.
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Granada Hills, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
First I removed all the screws from the back cover.
2nd removed fan nut and fan blade
3rd removed fan bracket
4th I traced wire to the condenser and disconnected wires from wire nuts.
Installed existing fan brackets to new motor kit
then reconnected wire nuts to new motor cord
Reinstalled fan nut and blade ,
reinstalled cover, plugged it in and BAM .WORKS PERF!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The plastic water fill tube got cracked when we moved. I called a parts company and they told me they couldn't just sell me the tube I would have to buy a whole kit for about $50 dollars. I decided to glue the tube. It worked for a while then it started leaking. So I thought I would have to buy
3 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joseph from Chesterfield, MO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
I hand screwed the fill tube into the water tube and stuck it into the freezer hole. I screwed the fill tube to the back of the refrigerator.

Thanks so much! You saved me a bundle!!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Refrigerator was freezing up and not cooling fresh food compartment
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Greg from McLoud, OK
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The repair was easy, I removed the cover on the top front of the fresh food compartment. It housed the defrost timer which was easy to identify and replace. Just removed a screw, unplugged the wires and replaced with the new part. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only problem. I also had to replace the defrost element that the timer sen t power to. While I was at it, I replaced the defroster thermostat. The entire repair took under an hour, diagnosing the problem took the most time and effort.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The refridgerator will not run
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Victor from Colton, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
After the front panel was removed, disconnected the timer and installed new in reverse order. The provided instructions could be more straight forward, I spent more time reading it than the installation itself.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
All Instructions for the 10686176
76 - 90 of 261